Five Guys

REVIEW

September 29, 2009


CUISINE: Burgers
NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, Midtown, Park Slope, West Village

 

138 Montague St at Henry St 

(p) 718-797-9380

 

296 Bleecker St and Barrow St

(p) 212-367-9200

 

If Michael Pollan condoned fast food, Five Guy just might pass the test. The chain, which started in Virginia, is often compared to the West Coast favorite, In N Out, and for good reason. They both deliver soft burgers and salty fries in a paper bag, but with a healthier mission statement. There's no trans-fat and no frozen meat; they use only peanut oil and their fries are from Idaho potatos. It's high-brow fast food, and it works. CONT'D.

 

The regular-sized burgers come with two beef patties; the "little" burgers come with one. If a meal at Five Guys is an indulgence rather than the norm, I would recommend the little burger, which is still plenty large. (Don't fall for the blind super-sizing.) Like a good cheap eat, the toppings are free, as are soda refills and an unlimited amount of peanuts. A sign on the wall lists the origin of "today's potatoes" (Sugar City, ID). 

 

Grab a seat at one of the picnic tables and check out the collage of awards and testimonials (from Zagat to the local tee-ball team) while you wait for your number to be called. Before you know it, you'll be unwrapping your aluminum-foiled burger, and flexing your jaw for a bite. The American cheese works melted wonders, filling in the cavities of the well-done patty. With a slew of condiments, it's easy to litter your foil with fallen pickles and tomatoes. Just as soon as the food arrived, it will probably be gone, leaving a sloppy mess in its wake. 

 

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Posted in FOOD on September 29, 2009 10:04am by Jena Steinbach | 3 comments



Comments

Hamburglar11:16am | September 29, 2009

what about the peanuts? you didn't mention that you get all-you-can-eat FREE peanuts!!!!

Parker Higgins7:33am | September 30, 2009

I actually scrolled down to comment about the peanuts. They have FREE PEANUTS, DAMMIT! Plus it's the First Burger right now, as Obama has expressed a preference.

Jena8:02am | September 30, 2009

Alright alright. I've amended the post.


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